Technical Product Manager

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At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we're working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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As the Technical Product Manager, you will be responsible for delivery of multi-team projects by translating product strategy, understanding business requirements, and collaborating with multiple functional groups and stakeholders. In this hands-on role, you will collaborate closely with our Software, Hardware, Assay, and Operations teams—as well as other cross-functional partners—to translate product strategy and business requirement into world class GenXpert products and capabilities. You will partner with Cepheid IDC and Cepheid Sunnyvale teams to build product subject matter expertise at Cepheid.

This position is part of the R&D Department and will be in Bangalore, IDC, India. Our vision is to continuously drive innovation and efficiency in our development processes, leveraging the latest in software and hardware technologies to meet the needs of our global customers.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Define and document technical user epics and stories with acceptance criteria using Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Prioritize and manage product backlog items including stories, epics, and themes to align with strategic goals and optimize delivery velocity across scrum teams
• Lead sprint execution and release planning activities, including sprint demos and impediment mitigation, to ensure timely delivery of features within scope, cost, and quality constraints
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform product roadmap decisions, leveraging industry data sources and analytics platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, documentation, training, deployment, and support to coordinate product release cycles and ensure readiness across all operational domains

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field with 8+ years of experience as a Software Product Owner or Business Analyst in regulated in vitro diagnostics or medical device environments
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with SDLC methodologies and Agile frameworks, including backlog management using JIRA and documentation in Confluence
• Demonstrated application of Agile principles in cross-functional software development teams within FDA, ISO 13485, or IVDR-compliant environments
• Proven ability to manage product requirements and traceability in compliance with IEC 62304 or equivalent software lifecycle standards
• Availability to support global stakeholders across time zones, including participation in virtual meetings outside standard business hours

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• A background in leveraging AI to improve operational performance.
• Experience working with distributed teams in a global setting.
• Experience with building software products in a regulated environment

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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